Staff Network Engineer - TS/SCI Eligible

Amentum company

Warrenton (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Staff Network Engineer in Warrenton, VA to support an IT lifecycle program with integration of voice, video, and data services. You will collaborate with senior engineers, handle LAN/WAN administration, security, and documentation, and adapt to evolving technologies including SDN and virtualization.

The role requires a Top-Secret clearance eligibility, 40-hour flexibility Monday–Friday, and willingness to travel within 75 miles.

Qualifications

Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCI.
Familiarity with basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routers, switches, and firewalls.
Strong interest in learning about network design, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Basic understanding of LAN/WAN concepts and experience working with Cisco routers and switches.
Willingness to learn how to configure, monitor, and maintain network hardware and software.
Knowledge of internetworking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.) is a plus.
Ability to work well in a team and effectively communicate technical information.
Basic experience with network monitoring tools (such as SolarWinds, Syslog, SNMP) is a plus.
Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, normally Monday through Friday.
Ability to travel (5-10%) primarily within 75 miles.
Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Project, and Visio.
Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong critical thinking, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing multiple projects and initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers using standard systems development life cycle models.
Provide support for local and wide area networking, communications, and related hardware/software in a multi-platform environment.
Support the operations of information systems, including computer and communications systems, LAN/WAN administration, system security, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with team members to assist in analyzing and developing new hardware requirements and assist in preparing specifications for hardware acquisitions.
Research emerging technologies and support the evaluation of new solutions for integration into the network, such as mobile and transportable systems, Virtualization, and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
Assist in reviewing and updating network designs and site design packages.
Work alongside senior engineers to design and plan network communication systems.
Support the creation of documentation for network designs and operations.
Participate in maintaining and updating technical documentation for integration projects and ongoing network operations.
Help identify and troubleshoot performance, security, and technical issues, escalating them to senior team members when needed.
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of DISA STIG requirements.
Stay updated on technological advancements and help evaluate vendor products under the guidance of senior engineers.